Jill Griffin | The Promise of Spring

Artist: Jill Griffin, WA
Materials: Sterling silver, bronze, Herkimer diamond
Size: 8 (Can't be resized)

One of a kind

Artist Statement:

The promise of spring makes my heart flutter, 

As bees hum low and dragonflies putter.

Shoots break through the softened ground, 

Rising gently, without a sound.

A hush of warmth, the earth's embrace, 

New life awakens, slow in grace.

A cast of gold ignites the sky, 

Lifting my soul to dance up high.

This ring was inspired by all the things I love in the garden and the sheer excitement I feel when spring is here! When I'm not in my studio you'll find me outside peacefully observing nature.

Technical Process Info: Hand fabricated from sterling silver wire and sheet, melted and carved sterling bench scraps, twisted bronze wire and traditional soldering methods.

Artist Bio: Nature’s gentle rhythms inspire me—the way flowers unfurl, vines twist, and bumblebees drift from bloom to bloom. My garden is a constant source of wonder, filled with colors and shapes that spark my creativity. Through my work, I seek to capture these quiet, fleeting moments and transform them into something lasting. Working primarily with sterling silver, I hand-fabricate each piece with care, allowing the organic beauty of nature to guide my designs.

This ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2025, an online exhibition and competition. All the rings are available for purchase, view the entire collection HERE, view the matches HERE, and learn more HERE.